Anapa: top attractions, hotels, souvenirs

Where to stay in Anapa

Prices for accommodation in Anapa are usually not very high, but they grow rapidly during the season. A double room in a beautiful hotel in August will cost from 14,000 rubles per night, in a simpler hotel - from 4,680 rubles.

If you try, you can find neat apartments overlooking the bay at a price of 4,500 rubles per day on weekends and 4,000 on weekdays. And here is a good alternative not far from the coast for 3,920 rubles (while the discount is valid, without it - 4,900). The most ordinary apartment by the sea can be rented for 2,500 rubles (just hurry up, they are booked very quickly for almost the entire summer, like other decent housing options at the resort).

What sights of Anapa to see

Russian gate

One of the main attractions of the city, which reminds of the pre-resort history of Anapa. Once there was a huge Turkish fortress, but now nothing remains of it, except for the fortress gate.

Mineral water pump room

There are several pump rooms in Anapa (these are pavilions built over mineral water springs), but the most popular is in the Vysokiy Bereg area. You can drink completely freely, you will only need to pay 10 rubles for a disposable glass. Visitors with resort books will not have to pay at all.

Anapa Archaeological Museum "Gorgippia"

When visiting the museum, it is best to take an excursion: there you will be told that the ancient city of Gorgippia stood on the site of modern Anapa more than 2,000 years ago. You will be able to see excavations of ancient quarters with a total area of 1.6 hectares (although not everything is open to the public).

In addition to the open-air exposition, you will find various artifacts of the past hidden behind glass: coins, ceramic and clay utensils, weapons and much more.

Monument to the White Hat

The idea of the monument was born from popular songs about the city: "Along Anapa in a white hat", "I'll put on a black hat, I'll go to the city of Anapa." You can take a picture in the background absolutely free of charge (however, during the season you usually need to stand in a small queue).

What attractions to see in the vicinity of Anapa

Sand dunes in Dzhemete

Along the entire beach in the village of Verkhneye Dzhemete, there are picturesque sand dunes, sometimes overgrown with wild olive trees. They are of natural origin: in winter, the wind brings sand during storms. In spring, the embankments are partially raked for passage to the sea.

Monument "Beginning of the Caucasus Mountains"

At the exit from the village of Su-Psekh towards Varvarovka, a high stele crowned with a bronze eagle was erected several years ago. The fact is that it is here that the Greater Caucasus Range begins. And now it is "guarded" by the idea of a majestic, but in fact a rather funny bird.

Swallow's nest

Attractions of Anapa: descent to the sea "400 steps"

A unique observation deck between Anapa and the village of Su-Psekh. You can get there on foot from the Orekhovaya Roshcha Park along Ivan Golubtsa Street or along the paths along the sea (we just warn you right away that the path will be long and will take about an hour). Another option is to take minibus No. 126 to the final stop on Lermontov Street. Unfortunately, the famous photo location has already lost In Anapa, the famous "window to the sea" has disappeared its main highlight: a part of the rock, where the swallows nested, collapsed.

But if you still decide to visit these places, be sure to appreciate the unusual descent to the sea "400 steps" and "800 steps": they will appeal to thrill-seekers and those who want to lose a couple of kilograms.

Lake Sukko (Cypress Lake)

Now a unique reservoir with cypress trees growing right in the center is experiencing. The famous cypress lake in Anapa has dried up due to heat and drought. Will it recover? not the best times: the lake was dry due to the prolonged heat. Previously, people used to go here to ride a catamaran or just wander around and enjoy the view.

Now the cypress trees can be reached on foot, the water level has dropped so much. Although the management of the Sukko Valley park assures that the famous Cypress Lake dried up in Anapa because of the heat, that the reservoir will one day fill up naturally again.

Reserve "Utrish"

An amazingly beautiful corner of the Black Sea coast, where you can walk and breathe the air of relict junipers. But if you are in the mood for a secluded vacation, it is better to go to Utrish in the off-season: in summer there are usually too many tourists here.

Bugaz spit

With clean sand, sparse shrubs and many shells of various shapes and colors, this place is perfect for learning kitesurfing and windsurfing. If you're lucky, the TripAdvisor Review might even admire the dolphins. But keep in mind that every year there are a lot of tourists here.

Tourists tell a Review on TripAdvisor. A trip to the Bugaz Spit almost cost us our lives, that in these places there are aggressive packs of dogs, so be extremely careful: if you are going to stay overnight, be sure to stock up on special scarers.

Gai-Kodzor vineyards

This is a stylish private winery 10 kilometers from Anapa. A one and a half hour excursion with tasting will cost 700 rubles per person, a two-hour excursion - 900 rubles. Please note: the excursion must be booked in advance. Excursions and tastings in advance through the website, you will not be able to join the group on the spot. Nevertheless, you can just stop by the brand store (it works from 11:00 to 19:00 seven days a week), and at the same time admire the winery.

Where else to go in Anapa

Surf Coffee x Park

The Moscow coffee franchise in Anapa opened relatively recently, but has already earned a lot of positive reviews: visitors praise Surf Coffee reviews delicious coffee, beautiful interior and the opportunity to sit quietly at a laptop.

Expa Cafe

In a cute little establishment not far from the waterfront (there is also a local landmark - the flower clock), you can relax, chat with friendly baristas, try desserts from the Krasnodar bakery "Patrick & Marie" and delicious coffee with halva.

Chaika Coffee

This small, cozy coffee shop is perfect for those who need to work on a laptop, with comfortable tables and plenty of power outlets. Take this opportunity to taste the desserts: croissants, tiramisu in a glass and Napoleon cake.

Restaurant "Matsoni"

The most modern restaurant in Anapa, where you can taste Georgian cuisine and just have a good time. Next door is the friendly establishment La Veranda, where you will find fresh seafood and an excellent wine list.

What to bring from Anapa

Handmade sweets

Follow them to the Timaevs' Chocolate Manufactory (3 Lenina St.), where you can drink coffee, taste delicious desserts, and then take a box of craft sweets with you.

By the way, there you can be taught how to make chocolate truffles on your own. It will be even more pleasant for family and friends to receive sweets made with your own hands as a gift.

Wine from the village of Gai-Kodzor

Travelers often bring Abrau-Dyurso champagne from Anapa, but the wines from Gai-Kodzor, which we wrote about above, also managed to become famous and recommend themselves well, and Muscat and Gewurztraminer even received Anapa wines received gold and silver at the international competition international awards …

Therapeutic mud

Not far from Anapa there are two deposits of silt therapeutic mud: Vityazevsky and Kiziltashsky estuaries. If you do not manage to visit there, you can buy prepackaged mud mass in the shops of the city. Soaps, creams and masks with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties are also made on its basis.